Food-Grade CMC E466 Thickener
E466 food-grade sodium carboxymethylcellulose acts as an emulsifier and stabilizer in ice cream and sauces. Under HTS 3912.31.00.90 as other carboxymethylcellulose salts in primary form, compliant with 95% monomer content. Imported for processed food formulation.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If vegetable saps/gums base
Pectin/guar modifications stay in Chapter 13 natural products.
If as prepared food additive mixture
Chemical preparations for food industry classified in 3824, not pure polymers.
If specifically named variant
Higher specificity subheadings take precedence over 'Other' 3912.31.00.90.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• FDA GRAS status docs required; test for heavy metals to meet food import standards
• Specify 'primary form powder' not 'prepared additive' to avoid Chapter 38 reclassification
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CMC Sodium Salt for Detergents
Carboxymethylcellulose sodium salt prevents soil redeposition in laundry detergents. Classified HTS 3912.31.00.90 as other CMC salts in primary granular form for industrial use. Meets chapter notes for pure cellulose ether polymers.
High-Purity CMC for Cosmetics
High-purity carboxymethylcellulose sodium for cosmetic creams and lotions as a rheology modifier. HTS 3912.31.00.90 covers this as other CMC salts in primary form, with >95% polymer content. Used in personal care formulations.
Technical Grade CMC Flakes
Technical-grade CMC in flake form for paper sizing and textile printing. Falls under HTS 3912.31.00.90 as other carboxymethylcellulose salts per predominant monomer rule. Primary form for industrial processing.
Pharma-Grade Cross-Linked CMC
Cross-linked sodium carboxymethylcellulose for controlled-release drug matrices. Still primary polymer under HTS 3912.31.00.90 as chemically modified CMC salt per subheading note (a)(3). Imported for advanced pharma applications.
Battery CMC Binder Powder
CMC sodium binder for lithium-ion battery electrode slurries. HTS 3912.31.00.90 as other carboxymethylcellulose salt in primary form for electronics manufacturing. Critical for EV battery production.
Sodium Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) Powder
Sodium carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) is a water-soluble cellulose ether derivative used as a thickener and stabilizer in food and pharmaceuticals. It falls under HTS 3912.31.00.90 as 'Other' carboxymethylcellulose and its salts in primary form, not specifically named elsewhere in the subheading. This powdered form is imported for industrial formulation.